The government intends to introduce a whole new national security
vetting regime. This will have a major impact on investments
in sensitive sectors and technologies.
Read our latest article
– National Security and Investment Bill to introduce new vetting regime >
The new national security vetting regime comes a step closer with publication of the National Security and Investment Bill.
Watch the video for a snapshot of this significant new risk factor
In this video, Al Mangan (Competition) and Carolyn Krampitz (Trade), provide a snapshot of the current UK national security screening and intervention regime, and the proposals for reform.
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